Business Development Manager - CLO

Overview

CLO Virtual Fashion redefines the future of apparel with cutting-edge 3D clothing simulation technology, powering the fashion lifecycle from concept and design to production, marketing, fitting, and styling. Since 2009, CLO has built a dynamic digital fashion ecosystem supported by industry-leading simulation algorithms that blend physical and virtual garments. Our tools—including CLO, Marvelous Designer, and Jinny—streamline garment creation, while platforms like CLO-SET and CONNECT enable collaboration, content management, and digital asset workflows. CLO links physical and digital garments through smart tagging technology, building an integrated fashion infrastructure focused on design and sustainability. CLO operates across 16 offices in 13 countries and continues to expand its global footprint with a growing international user base.

Position Overview

Main responsibilities range from presenting the company’s vision and products to potential clients, leading the implementation and related processes, partnering with the 3D Design & Implementation Team to ensure successful training and onboarding, and analyzing client growth and expansion with clients in Europe and Africa.

Responsibilities

• Present to companies and their teams and executives ranging from Small Business, mid-size, to large Enterprises
• Strategize projects and manage deadlines in close collaboration with the 3D Design Team
• Engage with clients via e-mail, phone, and onsite interactions
• Research market trends in industries CLO has tapped into and identify opportunities for expansion
• Analyze past data and trends to help predict future data and trends
• Serve as a liaison to other global CLO offices to connect users in the global supply chain
• Plan and present at exhibitions, seminars, conferences, and panels
• Work closely with legal and business support teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of full-time professional experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Account Management, or a corporate client-facing role (excluding internships)
• Background in a fast-paced SaaS/startup environment, tech sector, or the apparel industry is highly preferred; experience as a former business owner/entrepreneur is a plus
• Must speak English; additional languages are valuable
• Profound understanding of a product life cycle and the ecosystems surrounding it
• Professional and proactive work ethic to lead projects to completion
• Customer-focused communication skills
• Critical thinking and creative strategizing
• Dynamic presentation skills
• Team-driven and open-minded
• Tech-savvy with a passion for emerging technology
• Willingness to travel
• Must be a European citizen or have a valid and independent working visa for Germany (CLO does not sponsor visas)
• Refresh month after every 5 years of employment in the company

Benefits

• 1 week extra holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Company Pension Scheme
• Deutschland Ticket
• Partial Gym Membership Support (Urban Sports Club)
• International and modern working environment
• Young and fast-growing team
• Start-up mentality
• Room for growth
• Flexible working hours

How to apply: please submit a full CV and cover letter in English, including salary expectations and earliest possible starting date. Applications should be sent in English to the provided contact details.